Welcome to the Temple Heights Animal Hospital in Oceanside, CA serving Oceanside and surrounding San Diego North County communities. Our goal is to provide our clients and their pets with superlative care and superlative service.

We are a full service companion animal hospital established in 1989 by Dr. Henry Valdez, DVM for the purpose of providing the highest standard of quality and compassion in veterinary care for our patients. In addition to cats and dogs, we treat rabbits, hamsters, rats, guinea pigs, ferrets and many other exotic animals.

With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Valdez and staff offer expert full service, state-of-the-art diagnostic, laboratory, wellness, medical, surgical, and dental veterinary care in addition to emergency veterinary services.

Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young healthy pets, early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages, and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during your pet’s lifetime.

Our professional healthcare team is committed to providing personal attention, compassion, client education, and quality medicine and surgery. Your pet's health is our one and only priority!

Please explore our website to learn more about the hospital, doctor, staff, pet care, and the many services Dr. Valdez a veterinarian in Oceanside Ca. can provide to your pets and the community.

At Temple Heights Animal Hospital, we treat your pets like the valued family members they are.

Meet the Veterinarian

Henry Valdez

DVM, MS - Oceanside, CA

Dr. Valdez received his BS degree from UCLA in 1971 and continued with a year of graduate studies in Human Physiology and Anatomy. He attended University California School of Veterinary Medicine from 1972-1976 where he obtained his DVM degree. He accepted a 1-year internship at Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine and a 2-year Surgery Residency at Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine (1977-1979). A Masters Degree in Veterinary Surgery was completed during this residency.